Need a floor crane for your garage or workshop? Look no further, Lifting Gear Direct has a choice of floor cranes to aid in lifting engines. They are typically referred to as an engine hoist for this reason. Other items can be lifted and are commonly used as a workshop crane, although they do have other uses, such as unloading palletized items. Find out more about floor cranes below.
Lifting Gear Direct stocks and supplies floor cranes made by some of the biggest brands around, covering a range of capacities and design benefits to help optimise lifting operations in a multitude of settings. Find out about what floor cranes can do for you right here.
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These floor crane systems are a type of mobile crane system. They are compact, often foldable to some degree and easy to manoeuvre.
Floor cranes typically have one of two chassis types. The legs may be either parallel or 'V' shaped. Each has its own benefits so think about where you will be using the hoist when deciding on your model.
The jib arm of the hoist is usually foldable. This makes them more compact for storage. The arms are also extendable to enable a longer reach when needed. Remember though, the further out the arm is extended, the lower the safe working load will be. Therefore always refer to the manufacturers instructions to ensure a safe lift.
At the end of the arm there is a hook to which you can attach your load to be lifted with a sling. The lifting action is completed with a hydraulic pump system for effortless operation. Our model range all include a swivelling lever for easier access and operation.
The height of lift varies between models and is dependant on the position of the arm. Check out the individual models and their specification charts to find out all the details.
An engine hoist or floor crane must be used on flooring that is level and solid. Level to ensure good stability of the crane whilst lifting a heavy engine. Solid to ensure the floor can take the weight of the crane and load.
Paying attention to the centre of gravity of the load is extremely important. If the weight of the load is distributed unevenly the hoist may become unstable and could tip over.
This type of floor crane is not really meant to be moved whilst loaded, however as in the case of engine removal, they can be. Although extreme care should be take and manoeuvres should be done slowly in a controlled manner.
A floor crane, also known as an engine hoist or engine crane in a type of mini crane designed for lifting out car engines as well as lifting objects for maintenance work. They are mobile so can be moved around the workplace easily.
A floor crane can lift loads of up to around 1000kg (model dependant), they can be used to lift a wide variety of loads other than an engine although car garages are probably the most common places they are used for lifting and holding heavy car parts for repairs.
Hydraulics are used on an engine hoist to aid the lifting process. The base/legs can be positioned under the load and the cantilevered arm is adjusted to sit directly over the load, the hook is used to attach the load, usually with a sling, then the hydraulic pump is operated to lift the load.
